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David Bangala (born 14 June 1997) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ayr United.

David Bangala

Personal information
Full name	David Bangala
Date of birth	(1997-06-14) 14 June 1997 (age 25)
Place of birth	Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current team	Ayr United
Number	29
Youth career
	Le Havre
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	Oissel	3	(0)
2017–2018	Valenciennes B	?	(?)
2018–2019	Stade Briochin	0	(0)
2019–2020	Gonfreville	14	(1)
2020–2022	Pohronie	21	(0)
2022–	Ayr United	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:34, 10 June 2022 (UTC)

Club career

FK Pohronie

After over 5 years in French lower divisions, in August 2020, Bangala had joined Slovak top division club FK Pohronie, citing great pleasure over the two-year deal, particularly considering troubles and difficulties in the previous seasons.[1]

At the beginning of the season Bangala had replaced Ján Hatok, who had left the squad despite being a crucial part of the team in the 2019–20 season, playing as a right back.[2] Bangala, however, came to be utilised as a defensive midfielder instead. He made his competitive Fortuna Liga debut during an away fixture of the first round of the season at ViOn Aréna, on 8 August 2020, against ViOn Zlaté Moravce. Pohronie went two down during the first half, with ViOn's second goal coming from . Through Fadera and Weir late in the second half Pohronie managed to get a point from the match after a 2:2 tie.[3]

On 20 February, during a narrow 0:1 defeat at Tehelné pole against Slovan Bratislava, Bangala suffered a knee injury requiring a surgery, which had removed him from action from most of the remaining fixtures of the season.[4]

Ayr United

In June 2022, Bangala joined Ayr United on a two-year contract, following the relegation of Pohronie to Slovak second division.[5]

Personal life

As a teenager, Bangala was orphaned and had to help raise his younger sister.[6]

References

External links

• Fortuna Liga profile (in Slovak)
• David Bangala at Soccerway
• Futbalnet profile (in Slovak)

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